Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar: planning intelligence
19 applications on record: 18 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 60 residential units granted. 4 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map ZA4): 3 Floors plus basement-Subject to Policy SMCO01,, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 44% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement.
Policy zones along the street: Strategic Open Gap-SMCO10.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places).
Along the street the policy map shows Strategic Open Gap-SMCO10.
Height precedents
- PA/08615/24 Zabbar: Proposed demolition of existing stairs at ground floor, construction of new stairs and lift and construction of three bedroom units at first to third floor and
- PA/05062/23 Zabbar: Proposed clearing of site, excavation and construction of reservoir and basement garages, 2 maisonettes and 1 retail shop (Class 4B) at ground floor level and c
- PA/05247/23 Zabbar: Proposed changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19. Proposed excavation for basement level and addition of 1 floor, resulting in 4 apartments, 1 penth
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq in-Nissieg
- PA/02589/26 Zabbar: To sanction first floor maisonette as built (including correction of site from PB439/85), and construct proposed extension at first and second floor levels.
- PA/01568/26 Zabbar: To construct a garage at ground floor to include one(1) public services parking and three(3) parking for private vehicles, to construct 3 apartments at first, s
- PA/01557/26 Zabbar: To construct a 2 bedroom apartment and extend common parts over existing apartment as approved in RG2326/19 and PA/4789/21
- PA/07160/25 Zabbar: To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06.
- PA/06697/25 Zabbar: Proposed construction of two swimming pools at ground floor level, in relation to the approved project PA/05062/23.
- PA/06429/25 Zabbar: Proposed construction of two swimming pools at ground floor level, in relation to the approved project PA/04904/23. Proposal also includes minor alterations to
- PA/04513/25 Zabbar: To sanction internal changes, façade materials and a reduction in the number of residential units compared to the original approval PA/8461/17.
- PA/08615/24 Zabbar: Proposed demolition of existing stairs at ground floor, construction of new stairs and lift and construction of three bedroom units at first to third floor and
- PA/07466/23 Zabbar: To construct ground floor garage, three apartments and a penthouse with pool.
- PA/06458/23 Zabbar: To sanction variations to PA3055/06. Sanctioning mainly includes correction of site configuration following new survey and repositioning of walls, doors and win
- PA/05247/23 Zabbar: Proposed changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19. Proposed excavation for basement level and addition of 1 floor, resulting in 4 apartments, 1 penth
- PA/05163/23 Zabbar: Proposed clearing of site, excavation and construction of reservoir, garage and 6 apartments from ground floor to recessed level.
- PA/05062/23 Zabbar: Proposed clearing of site, excavation and construction of reservoir and basement garages, 2 maisonettes and 1 retail shop (Class 4B) at ground floor level and c
- PA/04904/23 Zabbar: Proposed garages at basement level (inclusive excavation), one maisonette and apartment 1, Class 4B retail space and garden allotments at ground floor level and
- PA/04112/23 Zabbar: Proposed excavation of site, construction of garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal includes pools.
- PA/03663/23 Zabbar: To demolish existing terraced house and construction a block of raised ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and receded floor, 5 units in all. pr
- PA/03232/23 Zabbar: Proposed excavation of site, construction of street level garage and dwelling with pool.
- PA/03077/23 Zabbar: To sanction existing building, reconfiguration of stairs to include lift, proposed alterations and construction of three overlying residential units.
- PA/00204/23 Zabbar: To demolish existing terraced house and erect new apartment block. Proposal to consist of basement level with 1 in no. 1 car garages, 2 in no. 2 car garages, 1
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